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What is the primary role of sodium in the body?
What is the primary role of sodium in the body?
- Maintaining osmotic pressure and water balance (correct)
- Maintaining blood pressure
- Regulating body temperature
- Transmitting nerve impulses
What is the normal range of sodium in plasma?
What is the normal range of sodium in plasma?
- 120-130 mEq/l
- 137-150 mEq/l (correct)
- 150-160 mEq/l
- 160-170 mEq/l
What is the name of the condition characterized by abnormally low serum sodium concentration?
What is the name of the condition characterized by abnormally low serum sodium concentration?
- Hypokalemia
- Hyponatremia (correct)
- Hypernatremia
- Hyperkalemia
What is a predisposing factor for hyperkalemia?
What is a predisposing factor for hyperkalemia?
What is a source of sodium in the diet?
What is a source of sodium in the diet?
What is a symptom of hyponatremia?
What is a symptom of hyponatremia?
What is the primary effect of excessive Na+ and water retention due to Hyperaldosteronism?
What is the primary effect of excessive Na+ and water retention due to Hyperaldosteronism?
Which of the following is a symptom of extreme K+ loss in Hyperaldosteronism?
Which of the following is a symptom of extreme K+ loss in Hyperaldosteronism?
What is the underlying cause of the salt-wasting state associated with Addison's disease?
What is the underlying cause of the salt-wasting state associated with Addison's disease?
Which of the following is a common cause of Hyperaldosteronism?
Which of the following is a common cause of Hyperaldosteronism?
What is the threshold for Hyperkalemia symptoms in terms of potassium ion levels?
What is the threshold for Hyperkalemia symptoms in terms of potassium ion levels?
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